Parent Information Evening 27 April 2015 What is NAPLAN? NAPLAN is the acronym for National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy. These are National tests administered to every student in Years 3, 5, 7, 9 All students participate in the tests on: 12th language conventions & writing 13th reading 14th numeracy May 2015 How do I read the results? Each student can achieve within a scope of 6 Bands Year 3 Bands 1 – 6 Year 5 Bands 3 – 8 (National Minimum Standard – Band 4) Year 7 Bands 4 – 9 (National Minimum Standard – Band 2) (National Minimum Standard – Band 5) Year 9 Bands 5 – 10 (National Minimum Standard – Band 6) Which tests do students participate in? Reading – comprehension and use of text types Writing – using the features of language and literacy to construct a text Language Conventions – use of spelling, grammar and punctuation Numeracy (Non-Calculator) – knowledge and use of concepts in number, patterns and algebra, measurement, space, chance and data Numeracy Calculator (Years 7 & 9 only) – knowledge and use of solving multi-step questions requiring more thought processing What happens at school? The curriculum of the school exposes students to all of the concepts needed to achieve well - ACARA NAPLAN ‘tests’ the elements/content of Teachers plan ACARA, learningtherefore experiences the key for the students that will provide opportunity concepts of the tests are to develop knowledge and understanding of being taught as part of our the concepts. normal teaching and learning routine across all Students use their skills class to Yearin levels demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of concepts. Teachers refine learning experiences to suit the needs of the students when they are experiencing success or difficulties. What happens at school? As part of our normal school routine, we provide a process of on-going diagnostic testing using the DRA system (for reading) and ‘Words their Way’ for spelling as well as using diagnostic testing tools aligned with the National Curriculum for Numeracy and school assessments to provide teachers with a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and areas to work on from P-6 throughout the school year. Individualised teaching and learning strategies are constructed according to needs. What happens at school? Additional support for all classes Previous tests are administered early in term 1 and used as ‘diagnostic tools’ – this means that we use the information from the results to further inform our teaching and learning processes in the classroom We identify weaknesses in understanding of concepts and content and group students accordingly We construct groups across 2 classes with 3 or 4 teachers – this allows us to focus our teaching on ‘needs’ basis These groupings occur in Numeracy and Literacy What happens at school? Practice test week 2 (2014 NAPLAN tests) to: Get them used to the testing environment and behaviours Provide us with details about how we can support students in the actual test How can I help at home? Talk about test taking as a normal part of student and school routines which they will continue to encounter throughout life – encourage them to try to work independently and ‘have a go’ Develop your child’s confidence by encouraging them to try their best Encourage students to approach the week in a relaxed and comfortable manner, it is really just another day at school Reading Listen to your child read and read to your child Expose children to a range of texts – stories with a message, poems, newspaper items, information texts, letters, book and movie reviews, maps, graphs Help them to expand their vocabulary Ask questions about what they are reading, have them recall detail from texts Encourage them to highlight texts when they are reading, eg. key points, difficult words, main ideas While reading the text……. Ask questions such as….. What other words could be used? What does that sentence/phrase mean? Who is talking? (use when there are conversations between characters) Why do you think that is happening/ has happened? What do you think the writer means? What is the purpose of the text (ie. why do you think the writer created the text)? Use who, what, where, when, why, which and how questions Writing Encourage your child to write any text – this helps them concentrate and become confident Ask your child to proofread their work before you look at it with them – spelling, punctuation, paragraphs Encourage your child to write neatly and to plan their writing, eg. Who is their audience, what are the best words they could use to communicate meaning? Listen to your child read what they have written and help them understand where punctuation should be used in the text While writing tasks together … Help your child with….. Reading a paragraph after it is written to check it sounds right Knowing when to put a punctuation mark – statement, question, exclamation, comma Encouraging them to try to be brave with their spelling – they should not be scared to attempt more challenging words Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation) In the context of reading, discuss the punctuation and grammar and how it adds meaning Discuss spelling patterns, where words come from and build words together Encourage your child to proof read their work and the work of others Encourage your child to use words with similar meanings and words with opposite meaning to build their vocabulary Numeracy Incorporate numeracy and the 5 strands into everyday activities Number – number facts and counting Space – where can different shapes be seen Patterns and Algebra – what is missing from the equation Measurement – talk about different methods of measuring Chance and Data – talk about possibilities of things happening Read the whole maths questions with your child before starting and help them understand how and where to start to solve the problem Numeracy Using everyday activities that require numeracy concepts… Using money to purchase items and for addition, subtraction, number facts Using time around the home to recognise how long jobs take, cooking, travelling, calendars Measuring distance for walks, cycling, recipes Ask your child to explain the maths strategies they are using in class What now? Ensure you have the equipment for your child to take with them on the days of each test Prepare your child for the day by making sure they get into the pattern of going to bed early and having a good breakfast and provide them with good food and water throughout the day Stay calm and relaxed, it is only a test in time and does not effect student results Results are posted home in August/September Equipment If you have further questions about participation or support in the testing period, please direct these to Admin, Principal or DPs
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